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Global launch of two new Agfa Graphics’ inkjet systems at ISA’s Sign Expo

Friday, April 10, 2015

Press release from the issuing company

Agfa Graphics leveraged the International Sign Expo trade show (Las Vegas, USA, April 9-11) to introduce its new assortment of UV inkjet solutions for the high-end wide-format printing market. The new Jeti Tauro and Jeti Mira took center stage.

Both printers for the higher-end segment of the sign & display market are geared to high-productivity and high-quality output. The hybrid Jeti Tauro system offers optional semi or full media load / unload automation. Jeti Tauro prints up to 2,5 meter-wide rolls or rigid material completely operated from the Asanti workflow software.

The Jeti Mira is a true flatbed printer, ruggedly built and available in two table versions: 2.7m x 1.6m and 2.7m x 3.2m sizes (8' 9" x 5'2"/10'5". The moving-gantry architecture is specifically designed to offer optimal flexibility and high-quality output on a variety of different media. To reduce vacuum masking, the split vacuum table features six vacuum zones with automatic and independent control of the front and back vacuum zones. The ‘Print and Prepare’ feature makes the Jeti Mira unique for printing on both small objects or larger boards sizes.

"We promised a series of new state-of-the-art products in the course of 2015 and we are happy to deliver," said Dominiek Arnout, Vice President Inkjet, Agfa Graphics. "We truly believe the market will embrace these two new systems that make ultimate use of our dedicated ink technology and our tailored sign & display workflow. Our Matched Component Approach guarantees that every component yields the best possible result."

Today, Agfa Graphics’ UV-curable inks deliver large-gamut high-quality prints with the lowest ink consumption per square meter in the industry, thanks to the ‘thin ink layer technology’ in both the Jeti Tauro and the Jeti Mira. The new inks for Jeti and Anapurna systems target flexible applications, special substrates and outdoor signage printed on polypropylene or styrene based media types and provide image longevity.

The new Asanti 2.0 wide format workflow software controls the entire process from prepress to production to finishing. Along the way, it simplifies, optimizes and automates. As a true production hub, the unique bi-directional communication with the new Jeti Tauro and connection towards Acorta streamlines production even further. Asanti v2.0 also features new options for printing white on transparent substrates. Asanti’s comprehensive integration of file handling, color management and preflighting also reduce the risk of mistakes and make the complete system more productive.Asanti is complemented by Asanti StoreFront, Agfa Graphics' web-to-print solution that manages online stores and processes print orders automatically.

These new products and other Agfa Graphics solutions will be in booth #1350 at ISA’s Sign Expo 2015, being held from April 9-11 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

The European debut for Jeti Tauro and Jeti Mira is at FESPA 2015 (18-22/5, Cologne DE) where they will also be on display next to the new Anapurna M3200i RTR White and new automation options for Anapurna M2500i.